Tools for the people giving the recommendation.
This page is for clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, school health leaders, public health staff, and ACIC coalition members supporting immunization practice.
Use it to find clinical guidance, patient education materials, VIS resources, workflow tools, documentation support, Pennsylvania implementation resources, and outreach tools that help move vaccine work from recommendation to action.
Clinical guidance
Start here for professional guidance from medical organizations with direct relevance to pediatric care, family medicine, pregnancy, infectious disease, and immunization practice.
AAP Immunization Resources
Pediatric immunization guidance, tools, and implementation resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
AAFP Immunization Schedules
Family medicine immunization schedules based on age, medical conditions, catch-up guidance, notes, contraindications, and precautions.
ACOG Maternal Immunizations
Maternal immunization guidance and pregnancy-related vaccine resources from ACOG.
IDSA Immunization Resources
Infectious disease resources related to immunization, vaccine practice, and vaccine access.
VIS materials and patient education
Use these resources when your team needs current VIS materials, translated patient handouts, or clear guidance on how VISs are used and documented.
CDC Current VISs
Current English-language Vaccine Information Statements for patient education.
Immunize.org VIS Translations
Translated Vaccine Information Statements and related patient education materials.
Immunize.org About VISs
Overview of VIS legal requirements, patient handout use, and where to find current versions.
Immunize.org VIS Clinical Resources
VIS-related clinical resources, QR-code tools, and practical materials for immunization teams.
Practice workflow
Strong immunization practice is a workflow, not a message. Teams need systems to assess, recommend, administer or refer, document, and follow up.
Standards for Adult Immunization Practice
Framework for assessing, recommending, administering or referring, and documenting adult vaccination.
Immunize.org Standing Orders
Standing orders and practical templates for vaccine administration in clinical settings.
Immunize.org Ask the Experts
Practical answers to common healthcare professional questions about vaccines and their use.
AAP Immunization Discussion Guides
Communication tools to support efficient vaccine conversations with families.
Administration, storage, and handling
These operational resources help protect vaccine integrity and support safe administration.
CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
Best-practice guidance for storage units, temperature monitoring, inventory, emergencies, and staff training.
CDC Vaccine Administration Resources
Provider resources for vaccine administration, preparation, storage, and related practice tools.
Immunize.org Storage and Handling Resources
Clinical resources and training links for vaccine storage and handling.
Pennsylvania documentation and provider systems
ACIC members work inside Pennsylvania systems. These resources support registry participation, VFC participation, and state immunization program navigation.
PIERS Provider Information
Pennsylvania Immunization Electronic Registry System information for participating providers.
Pennsylvania Vaccines for Children Program
VFC program information, vaccine ordering, and provider participation resources.
PA DOH Immunizations
Pennsylvania immunization program information and state vaccine resources.
Employer and community outreach
ACIC members often work beyond the exam room. These resources support outreach with employers, schools, community partners, and organizations trying to improve vaccine access and awareness.
PBGH HPV Vaccination Guide for Employers
Pittsburgh Business Group on Health employer guide for HPV vaccination outreach, clinic planning, HR coordination, and employee education.
Vaccine Questions & Safety
ACIC’s safety and trusted conversation page for clinicians, partners, and community messengers.
Local referral path
This page is not the local access page, but professionals need a clear referral path for patients and partners.
ACHD Immunization Clinic
Local clinic information for adult and childhood immunization services in Allegheny County.
Local Vaccine Access & Pennsylvania Resources
ACIC’s local/state resource page for vaccine access, immunization records, PIERS, VFC, and Pennsylvania tools.
Sources and standards
ACIC curates vaccine resources for healthcare professionals, public health partners, coalition members, and community users. Sources are selected for credibility, relevance, and usefulness to the topic, population, and clinical or public health question.
This page is a source directory and professional resource hub. It does not replace individualized medical advice or clinical judgment. Users should verify current guidance through the relevant medical, scientific, and public health sources before applying it in practice.
Last updated: May 2026